Executive Speech Coach Patricia Fripp explains how to open a presentation through Fripp Virtual Training.
An audience of one or 1,000 will forgive you of almost anything – except being boring. In the first 30 seconds of your speech, your audience should discover that you really do have something interesting to say. Use your opening to immediately engage your audience and they will be much more inclined to follow your talk with thoughtful attention. I recently shared a few of my examples of opening phrases in two previous posts and now here are a few more. You are welcome to borrow these and adapt them to your presentations:
More Opening Options You Can Use from Patricia Fripp
18. Let’s start with a history lesson / love story…
19. The year was…
20. Suddenly… everything fell into place…
21. As I was growing up my dad / mother / teacher always said…
22. You know what it is like when…
23. Would it interest you to know…
24. To put this report into historical perspective…
25. Thank you for the opportunity / invitation to discuss…
26. How often have you experienced…
27. Who amongst us has not…
Give your opening words extra thought, time, and effort. For my previous examples of opening phrases, visit these posts: “The Optimum Time to Capture Your Audience’s Attention” and “Do Your Audience Members Tune Out Before You’ve Gotten Started?”
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Here are a few more Fripp.com resources to help you open your presentation with impact: “Opening Phrases You Can Use – Fripp Virtual Training Video,” “Use a Quote to Open Your Talk,” and “How to Open Your Speech with A Statistic – Fripp Virtual Training Video.”
Executive Speech Coach and Hall of Fame Keynote Speaker Patricia Fripp works with individuals and companies who realize that powerful, persuasive presentation skills give them a competitive edge.
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